‏ 1 Timothy 2:9

 In like manner that women ( οσαυτως γυναικας ).  Βουλομα must be repeated from verse 8, involved in  οσαυτως (old adverb, as in Ro 8:26). Parry insists that  προσευχομενας (when they pray) must be supplied also. Grammatically that is possible (Lock), but it is hardly consonant with verses 11-15 (White).

 Adorn themselves ( κοσμειν εαυτας ). Present active infinitive after  βουλομα understood. Old word from  κοσμος (arrangement, ornament, order, world). See Lu 21:5; Tit 2:10. See 1Co 11:5ff. for Paul's discussion of women's dress in public worship.

 In modest apparel ( εν καταστολη κοσμιω ).  Καταστολη is a late word (a letting down,  καταστελλω, of demeanour or dress, arrangement of dress). Only here in N.T.  Κοσμιος is old adjective from  κοσμος and means well-arranged, becoming. W. H. have adverb in margin ( κοσμιως ).

 With shamefastness ( μετα αιδους ). Old word for shame, reverence, in N.T. only here and Heb 12:28.

 Sobriety ( σωφροσυνης ). Old word, in N.T. only here, verse 15, and Ac 26:15 (Paul also).

 Not with braided hair ( μη εν πλεγμασιν ). Old word from  πλεκω, to plait, to braid, for nets, baskets, here only in N.T. Cf. 1Pe 3:1 ( εμπλοκης ).

 And gold ( εν χρυσιω ). Locative case with  εν repeated. Some MSS. read  χρυσω. Both used for gold ornaments.

 Or pearls ( η μαργαριταις ). See Mt 7:6 for this word.

 Or costly raiment ( η ιματισμω πολυτελε ).  Hιματισμος a common Koine word from  ιματιζω, to clothe.  Πολυτελης, old word from  πολυς and  τελος (great price). See Mr 14:3.

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